Maytag 641C dryer

[maytag63]

Finally had some time to begin working on the 641C dryer I obtained earlier in the month. Started on top and took a peek where the timer sits. Lots of lint and the indicator bulb was broken.

 

[maytag63]

Next took the back off and assessed the inside.

 

[maytag63]

This is some sort of filter before the air gets heated. Never saw one like this.

 

[maytag63]

lint bunnies

Found them huddled in the front corner.

 

[maytag63]

Took off the "pulleys", grease was kind of hard.

 

[maytag63]

This model has an ozone bulb.

 

[maytag63]

The blower is all metal. Not bakelite.

 

[maytag63]

I magaged to take to front off. There was some lint but not much.

 

[maytag63]

You can see some lint did fall into the heater coils and was baked. [this post was last edited: 10/27/2013-18:21]

 

[maytag63]

This might be the reason why the lint got in the coils. Hope I can find a replacement.[this post was last edited: 10/27/2013-18:21]

 

[maytag63]

Pic of the interior. Looks like new.

Now to obtain supplies. I think the the door gasket might be a little challenging.

 

[bluejay]

It looks like the seal is the same as found on a DE700/701. The one on our DE700 is in pretty rough shape and they've discontinued new ones. I've got one on our DE701 that appears to have seen little to no use. I'm tempted to pull it off to see if someone can fabricate a few more of them...

 

[maytag63]

I might have found the correct gasket.

http://www.partselect.com/PS2031905-Whirlpool-312238-Door-Gasket.htm?Inventory=2031905&SourceCode=1

 

[maytag63]

This one looks like it too. It's a special order item.

http://www.automaticappliance.com/parts/302448

 

[bluejay]

Awesome! I just ordered one. Thanks for the tip!

 

[swestoyz]

Early HOH-door gaskets

Hey guys -

One quick heads up on the gasket (312238) you previously mentioned. In 1966, the HOH dryers received a re-designed door gasket, which is not compatible on the 1965 and earlier 641/700 HOH series dryers.

The earlier gasket kit (302448) was discontinued even before Whirlpool bought out Maytag. You might want to check an older Maytag dealer in your area. They may have a few still collecting dust in their parts rack. That's how I found a few for myself.

Thankfully you can still find the front and rear felt seals fairly easily.

Good luck!

(Quick note for the archives - the lower end pre-66 HOH dryers (models with the single piece door) use a completely different gasket than the two piece HOH models, AND the water dryers uses two different gaskets all together depending on model! Crazy stuff. Maytag had enough sense by 1966 to use the same gasket on all dryer models, up until the Stream-of-Heat Big Load dryers.)

http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Gasket-Seal/302448/480544?modelNumber=DE701

 

[bluejay]

The 2nd link appears to be 302448 (or a compatible version). I had ordered a 312238 and it fit, but honestly it did not work as well, so I popped the old door gasket back on. What amazes me is that parts still appear to be plentiful for the A700, but the DE700/701 seem to have most parts listed as NLA. Go figure, right?

 

[maytag63]

So, the best bet is to order the gasket from the the second site?

 

[swestoyz]

The second site does list the item as NLA.  You can give them a call but more than likely they're out of stock for good.

 

Ben

 

 

[maytag63]

Yes, you're correct. Just saw "NLA," darn it.

 

[swestoyz]

Hang in there. Call around to some of the older Maytag stores in your area, or better yet, stop on in. They may have something on a shelf somewhere in the back. You never know.

Ben

 

[maytag63]

Well, have the dryer apart and just examined the shaft that is connected to the drum. Everything looks good with little wear. Even the rubber washers are soft. My question is what type of lube / grease / oil do I use to lubricate the shaft and the interior in which the shaft goes into?

 

[maytag63]

Pic #2

 

[combo52]

Main Drum Bearing Lubrication

A little turbine oil should work very well.

 

[maytag63]

Thank you for the answer.

 

[oldbutworking]

641C Belts

Not a collector, but admire how well built it is and the simple design of this dryer.
Helping a friend stop the belts from squeaking. It looks to us like the belts are both too short, because the idler is out of position.

The belts installed are 3-11013 & 3-11012.
Are these the correct size ?

Thanks for any help

Rick

 

[maytag63]

Yes, they are correct. These are the ones I purchased

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171103463469?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181196544217?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[oldbutworking]

Drive Belts

Thanks for the quick reply.
On our dryer, the shaft on the picture in reply #4 of this thread is up too high, and can't slide down. I wondered if it was upside down, but it's the same as yours.

Thanks again

 

[combo52]

Drive Belts For MT HOH Dryer

You have the correct belts, when properly installed the shorter of the two belts goes from the idler pulley to the drum pulley, the longer belt from the motor, blower and around the large part of the idler pulley, this larger belt should be very loose, the shorter drum drive belt very tight. If your dryer still has the aluminum motor pulley try to find a replacement motor pulley, MT changed from the fast wearing aluminum motor pulleys on the later HOH dryers to steel pulleys to reduce slippage and performance problems.

 

[maytag63]

All clean - as best as I can

Completed cleaning the base and she is ready to be reassembled.